2. Urwego

Institution

Urwego Opportunity Bank Plot 1230 NyarugengeAvenue de la PaixKigaliPO Box 748
Data approved: 2012-09-27
Data version: 2
Age of data: -   months 
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Product Details

Key Statistics
Outstanding portfolio (RWF)RWF 3,092,489,825
Portfolio (USD)USD 4,832,015.35
Active Clients with Loans1,184
Approximate % Female Clients40% - 60%
Approximate % Urban Clients80% - 100%
Methodology
Individualx
Solidarity group
Village banking
Self help group
Other
Description
This product is for small entrepreneurs as well as graduated clients from Community Banking groups and Solidarity Groups; a client must have a business.
Loan Purpose
Any purpose
Income generationx
Mortgage/housing
Consumer loanx
Agriculture
Education
Other household finance
Other
Other (2)
Included Services
Credit educationx
Group meetingsx
Credit insurancex
Workplace visits
Business trainingx
Other training
Other
Other (2)
No other services
Eligibility
Menx
Womenx
Must run a business
Must own a home or land
Must be a salaried worker
Must be specific age group
Other
Other (2)
# Borrowers by Product
Portfolio Size by Product
Geographic Coverage
# Regions for this institution22
# Regions for this productN/A
Regions Active

Loan Conditions

Loan Amount
CurrencyRWF
Minimum loan sizeRWF 250,000
Maximum loan size60,000,000
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans less than RWF 500,00010%
RWF 500,000-1,500,00010%
RWF 1,500,000-2,500,00010%
RWF 2,500,000-3,500,00010%
RWF 3,500,000-4,500,00010%
Greater than RWF 4,500,00010%
Loan Term and Grace Period
Shortest loan term4.0 months
Longest loan term60.0 months
Approx averageDK
Distribution at Disbursement (Est.)
Loans 3 months or less0
Between 4 and 6 months5%
Between 7 and 9 months5%
Between 10 and 12 months10%
Between 13 and 18 months30%
Longer than 18 months50%
Grace Period
Grace period usage0
Average grace period0
Repayment Frequency
Daily
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Every 4 weeks
Monthlyx
Every 2 months
Quarterly
Every 6 months
Every 12 months
Single end payment
Irregular payments

Pricing Information

Interest
Lowest quoted nominal interest18.00%
Highest quoted nominal interest24.00%
Reason(s) why interest rate variesLoan Size, Collateral
Interest rate periodYearly
Interest Rate Calculation MethodDecl Bal
Subsidized by funder request?No
Is rate fixed for entire loan termYes
Upfront Fees
Fee 1
DescriptionLoan Processing Fee
% of loan amount - min2.00%
% of loan amount - max2.00%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationExcluding VAT
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Fees
This product has no ongoing fees
Upfront Insurance Fees
Ins 1
DescriptionCredit Life Insurance Premium
% of loan amount - min0.05%
% of loan amount - max7.99%
OR, Fixed amount - min0
Fixed amount - max0
Reason for variationLoans <10M pay 1%, loans >10M pay matrix fee
Appears on Repayment Sched?Yes
Ongoing Insurance Fees
This product has no ongoing insurance fees
Compulsory Deposit
Required forNever
CriteriaN/A
Is deposit indicated on the repayment schedule?N/A
Do borrowers control deposit in their group?N/A
Deposit BEFORE or AT Disbursement
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Deposits DURING period payments
% loan amount depositedN/A
or, Fixed-amount depositedN/A
Conditions on access to depositN/A
Interest Paid on Deposit
Minimum interest rate paidN/A
Maximum interest rate paidN/A
Interest payment frequencyN/A
Taxes
Are taxes charged on this product?Yes
Percentage of fees18%
All or some fees taxedAll
Additional Comments
APR calculations have used insurance rates applicable to a 30 year old client

Full Pricing Data

Micro Individual/Business Loan samples
Sample 1Sample 2Sample 3Sample 4Sample 5Sample 6
Loan AmountRWF 250,000RWF 490,000RWF 1,000,000RWF 2,000,000RWF 3,000,000RWF 4,000,000
Loan Cycle (1, 2, 3, etc)11111Not Known
Disbursement Date2012-09-122012-04-262012-08-232012-07-202012-08-132012-08-02
Loan Term (Months)12.0 months18.0 months12.0 months24.0 months24.0 months24.0 months
Grace Period (Months)0.0 months0.0 months0.1 months0.0 months0.0 months0.1 months
Total Cost of CreditRWF 36,764RWF 98,610RWF 170,304RWF 502,161RWF 747,415RWF 992,889
True Price by Comp           
Interest price component19.9%19.8%23.8%19.8%19.8%19.8%
Fee Component3.9%2.7%3.8%2.1%2.1%2.1%
Insurance Component1.9%1.4%2.0%0.5%0.4%0.3%
Tax Component1.1%0.7%1.1%0.5%0.4%0.4%
Deposit Component0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)26.8%24.6%30.7%22.9%22.7%22.6%
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Micro Individual/Business Loan Price Graphs
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  2. BestFUND
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Institution

BestFUND Head OfficeCantomentsAccra, Greater AccraP.O. Box CT 5217
Data approved: 2013-03-04
Data version: 2
Age of data: 144 months
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Institution Details

Institution TypeNon-Governmental Organization
Is this institution regulated?No
Website addresshttp://www.bestfundghana.org
Year established2005
Head of InstitutionDr. Emmanuel Shaft Boamah
Regions activeGreater Accra Region, Ashanti Region
# Branches3

Total Portfolio (nat'l)GHS 8,220,420
Total Portfolio (USD)USD 4,172,802.03
Active clients with loans13,064
Approximate % female clients60% - 80%
Approximate % urban clients0% - 20%
Network affiliationsGHAMFIN, ASSFIN, AMT
Funders

Loan Products » Summary

Capacity
1,211 Borrowers
USD 1,071,131.98 Portfolio
Active Product
Group Loan
9,642 Borrowers
USD 2,535,665.48 Portfolio
Active Product
Individual
2,211 Borrowers
USD 566,004.57 Portfolio
Active Product

Loan Products » Conditions

Product Name Loan Size Range Loan Term (months) % Female % Urban Loan Purpose Eligibility Other Services
Capacity Loan GHS 3,000 - 8,000 6 - 10 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business, Education Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Credit Ins, Tech Asst Visits
Group Loan GHS 2,000 - 10,000 5 - 8 80% - 100% 0% - 20% Business, Education, Land Women, Men, Have business, Salaried worker Group Mtgs, Tech Asst Visits
Individual Loan GHS 500 - 1,000 4 - 6 60% - 80% 0% - 20% Business Women, Men, Have business Credit Ins

Loan Products » Pricing Information

Product Name Annual Nominal Interest Fees Insurance Taxes Compulsory Deposit APR (int+fee) Full APR Transparency Index
Capacity Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 64.5% - 68% 74.9% - 78.8% 47
Group Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 59% - 70.2% 68.1% - 81.6% N/A
Individual Loan 36.0%-96.0% annual, Flat 1 Fee 0 Ins None 10.0% upfront 62.3% - 69.1% 72.1% - 80.2% 47
Institution Price Graph
0100Pricing Transparency IndexRegulated Inst.Not Regulated Inst.NGOInstitution TypeBusinessMultipleLoan PurposeBestFUNDInstitutionGH-009-V02-P01GH-009-V02-P02GH-009-V02-P03ProductGHCountry2013YearRange Number2Institution Data Version02,0004,0006,0008,00010,000Loan Size (all)0%20%40%60%80%Full APR (int fee ins tax dep)> 7,7005,7003,8001,900200Number of Borrowers
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